Hong Kong (January 22, 2010) – A good beginning to the Year of the Tiger and a relaxing holiday experience will be waiting for guests at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.  From February 5 - 28, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Disney Characters will put on their new festive costumes to wish guests the best of luck in the New Year. 

Hong Kong Disneyland theme park will delight guests with the all-new Disney’s Jumping Jam and the popular Celebration in the Street on Main Street U.S.A.  Families will also discover an all-new Lucky Trail and enjoy delicious cuisine.

Celebration in the Street brings festive fun to everyone

A high spirited start to the Chinese New Year will begin with the Celebration in the Street on Main Street U.S.A., where Mickey Mouse will lead Chinese drummers in an energetic performance to welcome the New Year.  This colorful procession also features a magnificent golden dragon along with an elaborate display of giant puppets, fantastic costumes, and more.  Guests will get into the New Year spirit as Minnie Mouse presents a beautiful fan dance.

Main Street U.S.A. also will be filled with other live entertainment throughout the day, including drummers and lion dancers spreading joy and happiness everywhere.Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will be decked out with traditional Chinese New Year decorations to welcome the Year of the Tiger. 

Reach new heights with Disney’s Jumping Jam

The all-new Disney’s Jumping Jam will take guests to new heights every day as they enjoy this breathtaking, highly-interactive drum and acrobat show. Mickey Mouse will lead drummers and acrobats to drum and jump to high energy music on a spectacular 360-degree circular stage in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests can clap along with the performers, while Tigger appears at the end of the show to ‘jump-start’ the Year of the Tiger.

Bring home the best of luck for the New Year

The park’s Lucky Trail will bring good luck with a brand new look this year. Eight Disney Character figurines will be featured in gorgeous floral settings symbolizing Happiness, Wealth, Longevity, Romance, Success in Studies, Family Harmony, Achievement, and Prosperity.  Before embarking on the journey along the lucky trail, guests can pick up a Lucky Trail sticker card and collect special edition stickers along with taking pictures with Disney Characters.

Greetings from Disney Characters in new Chinese New Year costumes

Throughout the theme park, Disney Characters will be wearing their Chinese New Year attire and wishing everyone a lucky Year of the Tiger!  Mickey and Minnie will capture the spotlight with their stylish outfits, specially made by fashion designer Kelly Chen.

For more information, visit www.hongkongdisneyland.com.

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